UGA’s Surging Research Enterprise

The research enterprise continues to surge at the University of Georgia as faculty
across all 17 schools and colleges seek to leverage their expertise to make a difference
in the world around us.

For the fourth consecutive year, total research and development expenditures—one measure
of productivity—rose in FY17, reaching an all-time high of $458 million. The record
total represents a 31 percent increase in R&D expenditures since FY13. Remarkable
growth in funding from external grants and contracts is driving this surge, which
comes at a time when research funding at many institutions has been stagnant or in
decline.

Expenditures, however, only tell a small part of the story. The true impact of UGA’s
thriving research enterprise can be seen around the globe, where our discoveries and
advancements are being applied to improve human health, safeguard and sustain our
world, and promote economic development.